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Today we’re announcing that the Ireland Esports Collegiate Series 2025/26 National Finals are heading to GamerFest — live on the Main Stage at the RDS, across May 23rd and 24th, supported by Red Bull.
It's the eighth consecutive season of the Series, and it ends with the most visible finals weekend we've ever delivered.
THIS SEASON IN NUMBERS
1,070 students competing
15 universities and colleges across the island
8 consecutive seasons
4 titles: Valorant, Rocket League, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends
First full year of the IECS Premier Division
SEMIFINALS START TONIGHT
VALORANT — Monday, May 11th (8PM)
UCD 🆚 TCD on twitch.tv/irelandcollegiate
DCU 🆚 MU on twitch.tv/nativzgg
Rocket League — Tuesday, May 12th (8PM)
SETU 🆚 MU on twitch.tv/irelandcollegiate
TCD 🆚 TUD on twitch.tv/nativzgg
Counter-Strike 2 — Wednesday, May 13th (8PM)
TCD 🆚 UCC on twitch.tv/irelandcollegiate
UCD 🆚 SETU on twitch.tv/nativzgg
League of Legends — Thursday, May 14th (8PM)
UCD 🆚 MU on twitch.tv/irelandcollegiate
QUB 🆚 DCU on twitch.tv/nativzgg
FINALS WEEKEND AT GAMERFEST
The eight semifinalist universities — UCD, DCU, TCD, SETU, MU, QUB, UCC and TUD — compete for the four national titles, and the title of top-performing university esports programme.
Thanks to our partners at Red Bull and GamerFest, and to every student, society lead, caster, producer, admins and many many more people who've played a part in this season.
Tune in across this week then we’ll see you at the RDS.
— Kurt
Founder & CEO, Ireland Esports Leagues
👉 GamerFest ticket prices start from €25 for a single-day and €43 for the weekend, under 10s go free. Secure your tickets now from www.gamerfest.ie.
👉 The National Finals will be broadcast live on twitch.tv/irelandcollegiate and youtube.com/@IELeagues.
